ER breath test could pinpoint cause of shortness of breath in minutes

NCT ID NCT06556797

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study looks at a new way to quickly figure out why someone is struggling to breathe in the emergency room. By measuring the difference between two types of carbon dioxide levels, doctors hope to tell if the cause is fluid buildup in the lungs (congestive) or something else. The study involves 45 adults with sudden shortness of breath, using a skin sensor and a blood test.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Emergency Department Hospital Avicenne

    RECRUITING

    Bobigny, 93000, France

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